House
Bill 2583 - prohibits a person from launching a boat into waters of the
state if there were any visible aquatic species on the hull, trailer or
other related equipment, or any invasive species inside the boat.

House Bill 571 - Increases penalty for releasing or attempting to release
live fish into body of water without permit to maximum of five years imprisonment,
$125,000 fine, or both. Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission to revoke
all angling licenses and tags of person convicted of releasing or attempting
to release live fish into body of water without permit. Allows commission
to institute suit for recovery of damages for control or eradication of live
fish released into body of water without permit.

House Bill 2220 - cannot operate a manually propelled boat or motorboat more
than 10 feet in length without first obtaining an aquatic invasive species
prevention permit. This bill also establishes an Aquatic Invasive Species
Prevention
Fund administered by the Oregon Marine Board to prevent and control aquatic
invasive species.
The Izaak Walton League has
launched a Clean Boats Campaign to teach boaters how they can help to stop
the spread
of invasive species by properly cleaning
their equipment between outings. Visit the campaign's Web site, www.cleanboats.org.
For information about watercraft wash stations click
here and the future of watercraft and the environment click
here.

Boating

Boat
launch sites:1.
East Devils Lake State Park, off East Devils Lake Road, south end of the
lake2. Holmes Road Park, off West Devils Lake Road & NE Holmes Road3. Regatta Park, off West Devils Lake Road & NE 14th

Fish &Fishing
Devils Lake is stocked with rainbow trout (6,500 at a time).
It is important
not to confuse them with coho salmon smolt. It is against the law to keep coho
salmon or grass carp caught in Devils Lake.

It's
Time to Come CleanOregon State Marine Boardboatoregon.com
Invasive Species -
Why Should I Care?(BoatU.S.
Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water) boatus.com

Play
SafeWear a lifejacket
in
or
near the water and boats, and on or near docks around Devils Lake,
especially if you do not swim. A
lifeguard is not on duty at the swimming areas around Devils Lake.
download pdf
Parents should have their kids wear
approved lifejackets or swimsuits with approved floating features
built into the design, especially if the child does not know how
to swim. Take swimming lessons at the Lincoln City Community CenterOregon
State Marine Board cautions boaters towing pull toys.

• The Blue
Heron Landing at the north end of Devils Lake has boat
rentals, bumper boats, moorage and marina.
•
West
Devils Lake State Park has guided kayak tours during the
summer. See www.oregonstateparks.org/park_216.php.
In the State Parks website click on "See more photos" to view the panoramas.
The panoramas take time to load but are worth the wait.
• In
October the American Power Boat Association offers the Rocky Stone Memorial Race.
Power
boat speed records are set on Devils Lake.
• In June around Father's Day a fishing tournament is held.

Boating and fishing websites:
• Oregon State Marine Board www.boatoregon.com
"Life Jackets & Water: A Mix For Life" brochure
is available from the Marine Board.
To download brochures and information www.boatoregon.com/Library/index.html
• Take Me Fishing www.takemefishing.org/
• Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation www.rbff.org/
"According to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids spend an average
of 44 hours a week with TV, computers and video games. For parents looking
to give their kids an alternative activity the entire family can enjoy, RBFF
suggests a day of fishing and boating. RBFF research shows that fishing
can help connect kids with nature and improve family communication.
Not only is fishing good for families, but participation is critical to maintaining
healthy and productive aquatic environments. The money generated from fishing
licenses and special taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel funds approximately
83 percent of state fisheries’ management budgets. These funds ensure
that fishery resources are well-managed, accessible and conserved for future
generations to enjoy."
• Whatever your
watercraft - have fun, but play it safe.www.boatescape.com/singleWater.asp?ID=11

If you see problem boats or boaters, call the Lincoln County Sheriff at 541-265-4231
in Newport. Write down information that might be helpful, such as the boat's
certification number.
A Devils Lake Water Improvement District (DLWID) brochure with watercraft rules
is available from the Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB).

Mandatory Boater
Education Cards
Take a boater safety course. The Red Cross offers classes using the Boat Oregon
- a Course in Responsible Boating curriculum sponsored by the Oregon
State Marine
Board. The Marine Board website is www.boatoregon.com.
In 2007, all persons 60 or younger who operate a power boat with
an engine of 10 h.p. or
more are required to carry a boater education card. The card is also
required for youths aged 12 to 15 who operate any size power boat. Thereafter,
the
minimum age will increase by 10 years annually
until 2009, when all boaters
will be
required to have a boater education card regardless of age. Mandatory
boater safety exams are offered. The home study booklet, entitled "Boat
Oregon, A Course in Responsible Boating," can be used to prepare
for the exam, which consists of 75 multiple-choice questions and takes
approximately
45 minutes
to complete. Contact the Lincoln County Marine Patrol at 265-4277, extension
2708, for further information.

Safety regulations make the use of seat cushions as life preservers illegal.
There must be a Coast Guard approved life jacket on board for every person.
On a boat 16 feet or over, there must be a Coast Guard approved throwable life
ring or cushion. The official website of the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating
Safety is at www.uscgboating.org. Learn how to prevent accidents, injuries,
and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and
laws
and regulations
you should
know.

Wear a lifejacket always! Sadly, a man drowned in
Devils Lake on November 27, 2006. The small fishing boat took water from a large
wave, and the next wave
sunk the
boat.
A
man from
shore
heard cries for help and canoed to the rescue, but was only able to save one
of the fishermen. The
other
man drowned in the 40 degree water. Wet clothes and gear in cold water when your
boat capsizes can be deadly, even if you are a good swimmer.

Trout
stocked - SpringDevils
Lake is usually stocked with up to 6,500 rainbow trout in the spring as part
of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's annual stocking program. ODFW
Newport office 867-4741.

A Devils Lake
Water Improvement District brochure with watercraft rules is available from
the VCB.

Local courtesy rules include:
Motorized watercraft and their towed apparatus
are asked to respect a 100 foot safety no-wake zone around the perimeter of the
lake, except where official 200 foot zones apply. In general, treat other water
users as you would prefer they treat you. Jet skiers should respect the no-wake
zone.

Kite
Tubes- Don't use
A kite tube is a large, saucer-shaped, inflatable object about 10-feet across
designed to be pulled behind a boat at 25 to 35 miles per hour. Its large size
means wind can lift it easily from the water, with straps on the tube giving
the rider some control of the degree of lift.
According to a press release from the Oregon State Marine Board,
in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission, "At least three
kite tube fatalities have occurred this summer (2006) in the U.S., as well as
several dozen personal injury accidents."
The Oregon State Marine Board writes, "Conditions of highest
concern to the CPSC are wind gusts that can cause the tube to spin out of control,
or suddenly stopping or slowing by the boat operator. According to the CPSC,
slowing can cause the tube to nose dive and hit the water or allow the tube rider
to continue past the top of the boat and hit the towing boat, another watercraft
or other objects such as a bridge."

Aquatic
weeds are often found attached to boats and trailers. Please remove and
dispose.

Remove all weed fragments from your boat and trailer before launching
into Devils Lake and before transporting to another body of water.

Questions? Contact Invasive Species Hotline 1-866-468-2337.

Read
about Diamond Lake near Medford and their boat wash program - www.mailtribune.com Read
about Diamond Lake, Oregon. Visitors suspected of towing a hot boat will
be steered toward a new portable pressure-washing system for a little
pre-launch cleaning. www.mailtribune.com
Read about the Izaak Walton League
boat wash program - www.cleanboats.org

Local
Courtesy RulesMotorized watercraft and their towed apparatus are asked
to respect a 100 foot safety no-wake zone around the perimeter of the
lake, except where official 200 foot zones apply.

Kayaking
Oregon State Parks and Recreation at West Devils Lake State Park offers
guided kayaking tours of Devils Lake with a naturalist.
Sitka Center for Art and Ecology offers sea kayaking classes in the summer.
Kayak tours of the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge are
offered in the summer through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Paddling
Blue Heron Landing off West Devils Lake Road at the north end of the lake,
rents out paddle boats, as well as canoes, kayaks and party boats.

Sailing
Lincoln City Parks and Recreation offers sailing classes for youth in
the summer on Devils Lake.

Watercraft
RulesThere
are some basic safety laws and rules which apply to all waters of Oregon
and some specific to Devils Lake. A boating synopsis is available from
the Oregon State Marine Board.

The best
way to avoid additional regulations is to eliminate conflicts by using
some simple courtesy.
Remember when launching and loading boats, avoid blocking
ramps and docks when others are waiting to use the facility.
Watch your wake. Be alert for swimmers, downed water skiers,
and slow moving boats.
Give fishermen a wide berth. Respect non-motorized watercraft
by keeping a safe distance.
It is unlawful to litter in state waters. Many forms of plastic
litter including polystyrene cups, plastic bags, bait packages, and monofilament
line can kill birds, fish, and marine mammals. Properly dispose of your
litter on shore. The penalty for littering from a boat includes a fine
and suspension of the boat's certificate of number.
Equipment requirements vary with the size of the boat and
its source of power. Check the Boater's Handbook to determine the proper
equipment to have on board your boat.

OAR 250-20-231
(2) Boat Operations on Devils Lake and Adjacent Waters:
(a) No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 3 MPH
within 200 feet of the swimming area at "Sand Point Park" formerly
known as "Viewpoint Park";
(b) No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 3 MPH
on the water adjacent to the "D" River, known locally as Hostetters
Canal;
(c) No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 5 MPH
on that part of the "D" River, which is west of an established
marker on the south bank of the River near the outlet from Devils Lake.

OAR 250-10-121
(1) The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorboat
shall be effectively muffled at all times in accordance with ORS 830.260.
(2) No person shall operate a motorboat on the waters of this state that
exceeds a noise level as follows:
(a) For engines manufactured before January 1, 1993, a maximum noise level
of 90 dBA when subjected to a stationary test as prescribed by SAE J2005.
(b) For engines manufactured after January 1, 1993, a maximum noise level
of 88 dBA when subjected to a stationary test as prescribed by SAE J2005.
(3) This regulation shall not apply to motorboats competing, under a permit
issued by the State Marine Board, in a regatta.

Salem, Ore. –The Oregon State Marine Board has clarified and simplified
two aspects of the new program to prevent aquatic invasive species from
being introduced or spread throughout Oregon. The program, which becomes
effective Jan, 1, 2010, was created by the 2009 Oregon Legislature. The
two key issues are reciprocity between Oregon, Washington and Idaho for
boaters in the Columbia and Snake rivers and establishment of a minimum
age for boaters who are required to have a permit. Based on the tri-state
Boating Offense Compact, it has been determined that Washington and Idaho
boaters, who pay for aquatic invasive species
prevention programs in their states, are not required to have an Oregon
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit while boating in the Columbia
or Snake rivers. However, when they move into Oregon’s state waters,
such as the Multnomah Channel or Willamette, Deschutes and John Day rivers,
boaters are required to have an Oregon permit. The reciprocity agreement
also extends to boat launch sites in Oregon. Washington and Idaho boaters
may launch into the Columbia or Snake rivers or into tributaries within
one river mile of rivers without a permit
for the purposes of accessing the Columbia and Snake rivers.
Oregon boaters can also launch from sites in Washington to access the
Columbia River. Oregon officials are seeking similar recognition for
Oregon invasive species permit holders who want to launch in Idaho.
The second clarification of the program deals with the minimum age permit
requirements for manually powered boats, including canoes, kayaks, driftboats,
etc. Under the new rules, youngsters 13 years old and younger are not
required to have a permit.
The Oregon Marine Board, in partnership with the Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife, was directed by the 2009 Oregon Legislature to implement
a prevention program similar to Idaho and other western state programs.
The program charges a permit fee to motorized and manually powered boat
operators to fund regional inspection teams and statewide coordination
of aquatic invasive species prevention efforts. “By and large,
people have been supportive of this new fee as long as the funds are
focused on prevention of aquatic invasive species,” said Randy
Henry, policy analyst for the Oregon Marine Board.
Additional information on the new Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
Program, aquatic invasive invaders and background on the legislation,
rules, the prevention techniques can be found at www.boatoregon.com.
For information on the new fees and to find answers to frequently asked
questions, visit the Oregon Marine Board Website, www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/
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Oregon State Marine Board

Remember
 Weed Out Aquatic Stowaways! Please remove and dispose. Stop the spread
of damaging aquatic weeds! Remove all weed fragments from your boat and
trailer before launching into Devils Lake and before transporting to another
body of water.
Respect a 100 foot safety no-wake zone around the perimeter of the lake,
except where official 200 foot zones apply.
 Take care to not spill fuel in streams, rivers and lakes. Tune up
your boat to make sure it does not leak oil or antifreeze.
 Observe boat safety rules.
Observe speed limits for boats on the lake.
Observe noise limits and curfews.